MADISON AVENUE FOOD TOUR

EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN

Tours available Sunday mornings

Madison Avenue is the Main Street of Covington, Kentucky. After enduring decades of urban decline, it's now the Comeback King. We begin our journey at the stunning Hotel Covington, once a former department store. As we stroll down the Avenue, we enjoy a wide variety of dishes from down home Kentucky cooking to the best rated Chinese restaurant in the city. We step back in time to the days when this was the place to shop in all of Kentucky. The iconic buildings still stand as a monument to the glory days which are making a swift return!

PRICE $59.00 per adult/ $49.00 children age 6-10. Children 5 & under free, if sharing parent's tastings

TOUR DAYS Sundays

DEPARTURE TIME 10:00 AM

DURATION 3 hours

DISTANCE 1.25 miles - we rate this tour as physically moderate due to the distance. There are no stairs and we stroll along flat surfaces.

HIGHLIGHTS

Enjoy generous tastings plus drinks from five unique privately owned restaurants plus visit a local craft brewery.Travel back in time as we explore the history as well as the exciting new developments taking place in and around Madison Avenue.Receive a Food Tasting Guide with travel tips and more ideas for places to explore.

TASTING LOCATIONS

What to expect from the Madison Avenue Food Tour

A UNIQUE CULINARY ADVENTURE

On our Madison Avenue food tour, we visit local family owned eateries where we taste delicious food featuring global cuisine and "down home" Kentucky favorites! We enjoy a variety of food such as homemade country biscuits and pastry at Hotel Covington. Right around the corner is McK's Chicks, a new eatery with the best barbecue brisket sliders you've ever tasted. Next, we may sample an epic taco in a tequila bar. After a stroll down historic Madison Avenue, we arrive at Amerasia, for an authentic Chinese dish. We move on to Braxton Brewing Company for a local craft beer sample in a refurbished Sears and Roebuck store. We end our tour at Left Bank, a French inspired coffee house featuring locally roasted coffee and a yummy pastry from Butler's Pantry. The food tastings are ample for a satisfying lunch. Guests who like to order additional drinks, may simply run their own tab.

CULTURAL, HISTORIC AND ARCHITECTURAL EXPERIENCES

As we stroll up Madison Avenue, we not only enjoy worldly cuisines, but our well-informed local tour guides will help you uncover old and new landmarks and share about the exciting renaissance the city is undergoing. At it's peak, Madison Avenue was a cultural epicenter, with premier shopping, banking, theaters and celebrations. Current revitalization efforts are restoring this historic gem to it's former glory, providing many ethnic restaurants a new home. From the German Mutter Gottes neighborhood to Pike Street, our food tour allows the curious traveler to discover the historic significance of Covington and it's continuing ties with immigrants from all over the world. While you're enjoying this interesting walk, our food tour guides will share recommendations and tips about other neighborhoods who are also a foodie´s haven.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THE MADISON AVENUE FOOD TOUR?

All our tours provide a VIP experience for every guests. The groups are small and led by a friendly and knowledgeable guide. The Madison Avenue Tour is easy walking on flat surfaces. This "culinary adventure" is perfect for natives and tourists willing to try new dishes while meeting owners and chefs, see some stunning architecture, and learn historical facts and unknown insights regarding this fascinating neighborhood. The Madison Avenue Food Tour is also a great activity for birthdays, bachelors parties, team building experiences or as a gift idea to enjoy time with friends. Rated with 5 stars on TripAdvisor, Riverside Food Tours guarantees a fun and unique food experience.

WHY CHOOSE RIVERSIDE FOOD TOURS?

We feature generous portions at restaurants that are family owned and operated. Our walking food tour helps you to slow down and enjoy the morning in a way you have never experienced before. Whether you are meeting old friends or making new ones, you will gain a whole new perspective which will leave you with sweet memories for weeks to come!

READY TO BUY TICKETS?

Ready to join us by treating yourself to some of the best food in town? Our tours fill up fast, so click BUY TICKETS or call 1-800-656-0713 to see available dates and purchase your ticket through EzTix. We look forward to seeing you soon!

TOUR INFORMATION

When: Every Sunday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. Rain or shine - we still dine.

What’s Included: All food tastings, one alcohol beverage tasting and an entertaining guide for $59.00.